Sports

The '6-7' craze is going strong at NBA, college basketball games

Sun, 02/22/2026 - 00:00

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — LaMelo Ball has never been more popular, and it's not because Charlotte's 6-foot-7 star has the Hornets fighting for a playoff spot.

LOCAL SPORTS BRIEFS

Sun, 02/22/2026 - 00:00

Lady Hounds fall to Dragons

LA picks up W against Delcambre

Fri, 02/20/2026 - 00:00

The Lake Arthur High Tigers hosted the Delcambre High Panthers for a battle on the diamond during their first home game of the season. The Tigers fought hard and pulled off a 9-4 win over the Panthers.

Tigers host Knights

Fri, 02/20/2026 - 00:00

By RANDALL FUSELIER Daily News Sports Writer

Dogs host Danny Reed Classic

Wed, 02/18/2026 - 05:00

The Jennings High Diamond Dogs hosted the Danny Reed Classic over the weekend. The Dogs took a loss against the Oakdale Warriors in extra innings but picked up a win against the David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy Bulldogs.

Lake Arthur baseball continues

Wed, 02/18/2026 - 05:00

Lake Arthur baseball continues

It's Signing Day

Sun, 02/15/2026 - 00:00

Three parish athletes recently marked their decisions to play football on the collegiate level with a ceremony.

Elton takes on Grand Lake

Sun, 02/15/2026 - 00:00

Indians walk away with district title

Saints take Dogs in final home game

Fri, 02/13/2026 - 00:00

The Jennings boys’ and girls’ basketball teams hosted the St. Louis Saints in the final home game of the season this week. The No. 29 power-rated Lady Bulldogs needed a win to improve their chances of qualifying for the playoffs. The Lady Saints took a 23-13 halftime lead and would go on to win 51-31 keeping the Lady Dogs out of the playoffs. The Jennings boys celebrated Senior Night as they honored senior players Wilton Jones and Kamareon Asberry. St. Louis would lead 36-19 at halftime and score 37 points in the second half, giving them a 73-36 win.